Analyst III - Clinical Trials Contract

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Clinical Trial Contract Analyst III to lead complex contract negotiations and minimize institutional risk while supporting research growth. The role requires expertise in negotiation strategy and collaboration with finance, compliance, and legal teams.

You will mentor junior staff, guide policy improvements, and drive initiatives to accelerate trial activation and sponsor satisfaction in a hybrid AZ-based setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s field or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years in clinical trial contract negotiation or research administration required.
• Experience mentoring with leadership exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads negotiations for complex, high-value or novel agreements.
• Provides expert advice on contract strategy and risk mitigation.
• Builds relationships with sponsors, CROs and vendors to improve turnaround and reputation.
• Trains and mentors junior analysts on advanced negotiations.
• Partners with leadership to refine templates, policies and workflows.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Mentorship

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s in business administration, healthcare administration, life sciences, law or related field

MBA/MHA/MPH or JD preferred

Doctorate JD preferred

Job description

Primary City/State: Deer Valley - 2502 W Utopia Rd Phoenix, AZ 85027 Category: Research Operations Shift: Day Department: HRI-Business Services ABC&E

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Hybrid, must reside in Arizona

Clinical Research experience is required

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Trial Contract Analyst III is a senior subject matter expert responsible for leading complex contract negotiations and ensuring institutional risk is minimized while supporting research growth. This role is accountable for high-value or novel agreements, escalated issues, and strategic sponsor relationships. Senior Analysts provide guidance and training to junior staff, model effective negotiation strategies, and collaborate with leadership to refine institutional templates, policies, and workflows. They are expected to drive team accountability, partner with stakeholders across finance, compliance, and legal, and contribute to organizational goals such as accelerated trial activation and improved sponsor satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Complex Contract Leadership:

• Leads negotiations for complex, high-value, or novel agreements (e.g., first-in-human, global multi-arm).
• Ensures institutional risk is minimized while supporting research growth.

Subject Matter Expertise & Escalation:

• Provides expert advice on advanced contract strategy and risk mitigation.
• Serves as point of resolution for escalated or sensitive issues.

Sponsor & Vendor Relations:

• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with major sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
• Improves contract turnaround times and enhances institutional reputation.

Team Mentorship & Oversight:

• Trains and mentor's junior and mid-level analysts on advanced negotiation practices.
• Provides quality oversight to ensure accuracy and accountability.

Policy & Process Improvement:

• Partners with leadership to refine templates and institutional policies
• Leads initiatives to streamline processes and align organizational goals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors in business administration, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, Law, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required
• Masters MBA, MHA, MPH, or related Preferred
• Doctorate Juris Doctor (JD) Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role - Clinical trial contract negotiation or research administration Required
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating complex and high-value clinical trial agreements. Required
• Experience leading or mentoring a team of contract analysts. Preferred
• Experience engaging with senior institutional leadership, sponsors, and CROs on strategic contract initiatives. Preferred
• Demonstrated track record of process improvement, policy development, or template refinement. Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Advanced certification in clinical research or contract management (e.g., CRCP, CCRP, CCRA, Certified Professional Contracts Manager [CPCM]) Preferred
• Licensed attorney Preferred

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